NCT00060905

Brief Summary

The purpose of this study is to determine the safety and effectiveness of Depakote ER compared to placebo in the treatment of bipolar disorder, manic or mixed type in adults.

Trial Health

80
On Track

Trial Health Score

Automated assessment based on enrollment pace, timeline, and geographic reach

Enrollment
370

participants targeted

Target at P50-P75 for phase_3

Geographic Reach
1 country

18 active sites

Status
completed

Health score is calculated from publicly available data and should be used for screening purposes only.

Trial Relationships

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Study Timeline

Key milestones and dates

Study Start

First participant enrolled

January 1, 2003

Completed
4 months until next milestone

First Submitted

Initial submission to the registry

May 15, 2003

Completed
1 day until next milestone

First Posted

Study publicly available on registry

May 16, 2003

Completed
Last Updated

August 4, 2006

Status Verified

August 1, 2006

First QC Date

May 15, 2003

Last Update Submit

August 2, 2006

Conditions

Keywords

Bipolar Disorder (manic or mixed type)

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (1)

  • Change from baseline to the final evaluation for the MRS from the SADS-C for the intent-to-treat dataset.

Secondary Outcomes (2)

  • Change from baseline to the final evaluation for the Manic Syndrome Scale (MSS), Behavior and Ideation Scale (BIS),

  • BPRS (and published subscales), Global Assessment Scale (GAS), the Nursing Observation Scale for Inpatient Evaluation (NOSIE), and Burden Questionnaire, as well as the percentage of subjects with at least 50% improvement on the MRS.

Interventions

Eligibility Criteria

Age18 Years - 65 Years
Sexall
Healthy VolunteersNo
Age GroupsAdult (18-64), Older Adult (65+)

You may qualify if:

  • Current primary diagnosis of bipolar I disorder, mania or mixed type
  • Acute exacerbation of mania associated with bipolar disorder as defined by Mania Rating Scale score \>= 18
  • Hospitalized no more than 7 days at time of Screening or in process of being admitted
  • History of at least one prior manic or mixed episode within past 3 years, exclusive of the current episode. Prior manic or mixed episode must be separated from current episode by at least 2 months of sustained improvement

You may not qualify if:

  • History of schizophrenia or schizoaffective disorder
  • Axis I (e.g., anxiety disorder), or Axis II (e.g., personality disorder) that would interfere with compliance or confound interpretation of study results
  • Current manic or mixed episode is drug-induced or secondary to a medical disorder (e.g., AIDS, corticosteroids)
  • Current manic or mixed episode is believed to be caused by antidepressant use (i.e., antidepressant-induced mania)
  • Had first manic episode after age 60
  • Has ever taken clozapine
  • Has received depot neuroleptic medication within one inter-injection interval of first dose of study drug
  • Urine toxicology screen is positive for phencyclidine (PCP), opiates, cocaine or amphetamines
  • History of active alcohol or substance dependence within past 3 months.
  • History of failed treatment on adequate valproate therapy for bipolar disorder
  • Has taken Depakote (DR or ER) regularly over the last 30 days
  • Has serious violent, homicidal, or suicidal ideation

Contact the study team to confirm eligibility.

Sponsors & Collaborators

Study Sites (18)

Comprehensive Neuroscience of SCA

Cerritos, California, 90703, United States

Location

AVI Clinical Research

Torrance, California, 90505, United States

Location

Washington Hospital Center

Washington D.C., District of Columbia, 20010, United States

Location

Mark Lerman, MD

Hoffman Estates, Illinois, 60194, United States

Location

University of Louisville Bipolar Research Program

Louisville, Kentucky, 40202, United States

Location

Brentwood Research Inst.

Shreveport, Louisiana, 71101, United States

Location

Centers for Behavioral Health, LLC

Rockville, Maryland, 20850, United States

Location

McLean Hospital

Belmont, Massachusetts, 02478, United States

Location

Pioneer Research

Baltimore, Michigan, 48047, United States

Location

University of Mississippi Medical Center

Jackson, Mississippi, 39216, United States

Location

Steven A. Glass, MD

Clementon, New Jersey, 08021, United States

Location

The Holliswood Hospital

Holliswood, New York, 11423, United States

Location

NYU School of Medicine - Bellevue

New York, New York, 10016, United States

Location

MetroHealth Medical Center

Cleveland, Ohio, 44109, United States

Location

UT Mental Sciences Institute

Houston, Texas, 77030, United States

Location

San Antonio State Hospital

San Antonio, Texas, 78223, United States

Location

CNS of Northern Virginia

Falls Church, Virginia, 22041, United States

Location

VAMC

Milwaukee, Wisconsin, 53295, United States

Location

Related Publications (2)

  • Hirschfeld RM, Bowden CL, Vigna NV, Wozniak P, Collins M. A randomized, placebo-controlled, multicenter study of divalproex sodium extended-release in the acute treatment of mania. J Clin Psychiatry. 2010 Apr;71(4):426-32. doi: 10.4088/JCP.08m04960yel. Epub 2010 Mar 9.

  • Bowden CL, Swann AC, Calabrese JR, Rubenfaer LM, Wozniak PJ, Collins MA, Abi-Saab W, Saltarelli M; Depakote ER Mania Study Group. A randomized, placebo-controlled, multicenter study of divalproex sodium extended release in the treatment of acute mania. J Clin Psychiatry. 2006 Oct;67(10):1501-10. doi: 10.4088/jcp.v67n1003.

MeSH Terms

Conditions

Bipolar DisorderMania

Interventions

Valproic Acid

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Bipolar and Related DisordersMood DisordersMental DisordersNeurobehavioral ManifestationsNeurologic ManifestationsNervous System DiseasesSigns and SymptomsPathological Conditions, Signs and Symptoms

Intervention Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Pentanoic AcidsValeratesAcids, AcyclicCarboxylic AcidsOrganic ChemicalsFatty Acids, VolatileFatty AcidsLipids

Study Officials

  • Global Medical Information - Abbott

    Abbott

    STUDY DIRECTOR

Study Design

Study Type
interventional
Phase
phase 3
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Masking
DOUBLE
Purpose
TREATMENT
Intervention Model
PARALLEL
Sponsor Type
INDUSTRY

Study Record Dates

First Submitted

May 15, 2003

First Posted

May 16, 2003

Study Start

January 1, 2003

Last Updated

August 4, 2006

Record last verified: 2006-08

Locations